I’m not entirely sure how or why the Spanish international shot-stopper is a fan of the Merseyside club, but according to Balagué he is. Liverpool currently have Simon Mignolet in between the sticks but they are looking for a new man and 32-year-old Valdés is a free agent after failing to have his contract renewed at his boyhood club FC Barcelona.

It’s not surprising that the Spaniard “loves” the club that are after his signature, as like Katie Price, I expect he’ll love anyone for money.

Valdés made almost 400 appearances for the Barcelona first team and represented club and country throughout all the age groups.